Driving from Rio de Janeiro to Chapecó
Chapecó lies 1,058 km (658 mi) south-west of Rio de Janeiro, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 16 h 8 min without stops, over roughly 1,291 km (802 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Rio de Janeiro | Chapecó | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 6.7 million | 282,648 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 668 m (2,192 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Postal codes | 20000-000 | 89800-000 |
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Staying in Chapecó
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Common questions
How far is Chapecó from Rio de Janeiro?
1,058 km (658 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Rio de Janeiro; by road roughly 1,291 km (802 mi).
How long does it take to get from Rio de Janeiro to Chapecó by car?
About 16 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Chapecó?
No, both are on America/Sao_Paulo at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.